Meet Justin Effres
Los Angeles Injury Attorney On Your Side
Personal injury attorney, Justin J. Effres, earned his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2012 and his B.A. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley in 2009. He has an unequivocal passion for advocacy and serving his clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and all surrounding counties.
As a first year lawyer he was a proud member of the Bet Tzedek New Leadership Council, which allowed him to provide pro bono legal services to indigent clients in the areas of housing, elder law, employment rights, debtors’ rights and bankruptcy.
Education & Achievements
Justin is a rising star trial lawyer. He tried his first 5 jury trials in just 21 months. One verdict was 10 times the insurance company’s top offer, and another verdict was more than double the insurance company’s top offer. Justin also played an integral role in recent multimillion dollar settlements: $11.25M, $5.75M, $2.015M, and $1.6M.
As a fifth year lawyer, Justin graduated from the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College at the Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming. This exclusive, nationally-renowned training program only accepts lawyers who represent human beings and not insurance companies, large corporations, or governmental entities other than legal services or public defenders.
During law school at the University of Southern California (USC), he clerked at Effres & Effres. He also spent a semester externing for the Honorable Barry Russell at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, and a summer doing research for esteemed real estate law professor and textbook author George Lefcoe.
As an undergraduate at the University of California in Berkeley, Justin served as intern and then intern coordinator for the Pretrial Services Division of the Alameda County Superior Court of California, Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse. Pretrial Services facilitates the release of recently arrested criminal defendants on their own recognizance – without posting bail – where it can be shown that they are not a flight risk or a danger to the community.
More About Our Attorney
Justin is from Southern California. Former president of the USC Law Surf Club, Justin’s non-law related activities include surfing, skiing, and mountain biking. His active lifestyle and rigorous educational background strengthen his ability to convey how serious injuries really impact his clients’ quality and enjoyment of life. Justin is recognized by The National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization composed of premier trial lawyers from across the country, as one of the Top 40 under 40 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers in California. In addition to his work as a Plaintiff Lawyer, Justin proudly serves as a volunteer Settlement Officer for the Los Angeles County Superior Court’s Resolve Law LA Virtual MSC Program.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Torts
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability
- Dog Bites
- Auto Accidents
Awards
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2021-2024
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2012
Education
- University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, Los Angeles, California, 2012
J.D. - University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, 2009
B.A. Rhetoric
Professional Associations & Membership
- Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Member
- Los Angeles County Bar Association Member
- Association of Surfing Lawyers Member
Call (818) 222-9720 now to get a free case review with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer.
Our Clients' Success Stories
At Effres & Effres, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Dear Steven, Just a note during the holiday season to tell you how much we appreciate all of your hard work and dedication on the Maria case. This December is the second anniversary of my mother’s tragic accident in the Burbank Mall parking lot. We could not have gotten through the tangle of issues and problems without you. We are very fortunate to have you for our attorney! Thank you again for your hard work, PATIENCE and perseverance on our behalf. by L & M- L&M
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Steven & Kathy, I thank you and your firm for all your support and help. You are all a class act. Thank you again. by M. H.- M.H.
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Dear Mr. Effres and Office, It has been almost a year since we accepted the settlement for Jonathan and we wanted to thank you all for your help. We will not forget the empathy you showed us during the stressful time we were going through as a result of Jonathan’s injury. Everyone in the office was always pleasant and helpful. We also recognize the thoroughness with which our case was prepared should it have gone to trial. We won’t hesitate to refer you to our friends should they need an attorney. Jonathan is starting kindergarten next week and has a full-time mom now (since February)! We are all enjoying our new house. Wishing you all the best- M,D & J
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Effres & Effres law office helped me to work through my case after I was rear ended by a young person who drove someone else's car with a minimal insurance coverage. They were great, always available, answering all my questions, giving the best advises, not aggressively but based on an informed decision-making process, which I was very much part of. We got a great result. I would strongly suggest this law office to anyone who was injured in an accident. They are great, responsible and accommodating you, every step on the way.- Susanna
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Dear Mr. Effres: Thank you for all of your work on my behalf regarding the wrongful death of my mother in the parking lot of the Burbank mall. This was a difficult and complex case in that there were several entities that had to be dealt with simultaneously. To make matters worse, none of the parties were inclined to move forward in an effort to reach a resolution. Thanks to your persistence, patience and skillful negotiation a very favorable settlement was subsequently reached with all parties satisfied and in full agreement. I am very pleased that you kept me informed at each step of this process and thankful to have you as my attorney in this matter. Yours truly by L. W.- L.W.
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I was referred by a family attorney to Effres and Associates. They handled my case thoroughly and amicably to my satisfaction.- E.B.
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Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and for all you’ve done to help Erik. by L & Family- L & Family
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Will recommend Steve and Justin to anybody in need of a great lawyer. They were on top of it since the beginning. They always answered my phone calls and emails quick. Frequent phone calls with updates on my case, late work hours. Ready to kick ass.- O.M.